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Beginning with a collaboration in India, Moodsonic is now part of GSK’s global workplace strategy, with installations across Asia-Pacific, North America and Europe – including the new London HQ, which aspires to the the “healthiest workplace in the world” and is targeting WELL Platinum and BREEAM Outstanding accreditations.
“Moodsonic makes people more focused and peaceful in the office. We get feedback from people that when they're at home they really miss having the sound around them for better focus to do their work.” – Workplace Operations Manager Europe, GSK
GSK has validated the effectiveness of Moodsonic’s soundscaping through in-depth research initiatives in real-world testing on three continents. This research includes biometric data collection from wearables, measures of subjective preferences and productivity data.
Change management is a crucial part of any sensory design initiative – including soundscaping. Moodsonic works closely with GSK’s local workplace teams and champions to prioritize communication and other change management strategies so that employees understand the purpose of the soundscaping and the options available to them.
Moodsonic plays an integral role in GSK's wider biophilic workplace design strategies. GSK's offices include biophilic elements such as plants, organic materials and color schumes, circadian lighting, scent, and, of course, biophilic soundscaping. Research shows that biophilic soundscaping is most impactful when used alongside other biophilic design elements.
Recognizing that people have diverse sensory needs, GSK uses Moodsonic soundscaping as part of its inclusive workplace design strategy. Across sites, neurodiverse zoning tailors neighborhoods for various cognitive styles and work preferences, ensuring everyone feels supported and empowered. The soundscaping elevates these design objectives, creating spaces that range from calming and quiet through to lively and stimulating.
“Operationally, this is a great tool – ensuring that employees are comfortable, that they are working at their optimal abilities.” – Workplace Operations Manager APAC, GSK
